All posts tagged ‘Hats’

There are plenty of mediocre hats out there. Mass produced, boring, and unlikely to inspire any of us to take up hat-wearing. Maybe that’s why so few of us adorn our heads any more. But there are great hats out there too. Yes, that includes pricey designs but it also includes artful, affordable headgear that looks and feels great. Even if you’re not “into” hats, it’s worth giving it a try. Some day soon put on a hat when you’re headed to the market, a parent-teacher conference, a party. Wear one that really says something, the way a handmade hat can. It’s an unexpected flourish, whether you’re in jeans or a dress. It’ll do wonders for your look but also for the way you feel.

Check out our list of great hats, all handmade by Etsy artisans. You may discover how enticing it can be to wear hats all year round.

I have been making hats for 18 years. It all began with an obsession for hats and when I found my wallet could no longer keep up with my addiction, I turned to making them myself. Over the years I have worked with many different materials, but since my son was born 8 years ago, my mission has been to create hats that can be stashed in purses, sat on, run over by small feet and toys and still look great at the end of the day.

I am very inspired by many vintage periods, but particularly the twenties. I am fascinated by the beauty that lived in everyday lives. Women were so much more adventurous in the way they dressed and enjoyed being seen. I am a modern woman, though, and I demand to be comfortable and practical. My goal is to combine modern day practicality with old fashioned attention to detail and beauty.I love quality. The fleece I use is the best there is. It is milled in Massachusetts and is made from recycled soda bottles. I look high and low for the best quality ribbons. I also have an organic line of hats. I use organic cotton and hemp stretch jersey and hand dye all the fabric myself with fiber reactive dyes.

I live with my woodworker husband, 8 year old son, our dog, Lego and our 18 year old cat. We live in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Everyone should come here and when they do they should ask for The Hat Junkie and come see the lovely shop my husband is building for me. Continue Reading “The GeekMom Guide To Great Hats” »